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Name:
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Héctor J. Díaz
Zabala
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Hometown:
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Moca, PR
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Degree(s):
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M.S. in Biology
(Genetics)
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
B.S. in Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
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Honors & Awards:
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Fellowship for Genetic Analysis of
Complex Human Diseases course (2012)
Travel Award, University of Puerto Rico
Raul e Isabel Gandara Scholarship (2008)
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Entered PhD program:
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2010
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Mentors:
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Dr. Pedro
Santiago (RISE)
Dr. Julie Dutil (research lab mentor)
Elinette M. Albino Rodriguez (student
mentor)
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Research interests:
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Human molecular
population genetics, genetic variation
and admixture in Puerto Ricans, genetic
structure of human populations, genetics
of human diseases, gene mapping,
molecular biology. |
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